Filing of Documents – Child & Youth Protection

In order to be in compliance with A Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children & Youth, the following documents should be placed in the personnel file of the employee or volunteer:

Employee file*

Employee Application

Employee Acknowledgement of Receipt and Review of A Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children & Youth and the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Documentation for three reference checks

Results of CJIS/Fingerprint Check

Safe Environment (STAND) Training Verification

Volunteer who has substantial contact with children file*

Volunteer Application

Documentation for three reference checks

Safe Environment (STAND) Training Verification

The files are to be kept in a confidential, safe and secure location with controlled access, such as in a locked file cabinet. Files may be reviewed by the appropriate supervisory personnel, but may not be copied or removed from the offices where they are maintained.

*Note: Other documentation not directly related to this policy may also be required for files.

About Us

God calls the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be a welcoming, worshipping community of faith, hope, and love. Through his Spirit, the Lord Jesus lives in those who believe, and reaches into our world with his saving message and healing love.

Contact

Archdiocese of Baltimore
320 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Mission

As disciples of Jesus our mission is:
Evangelization: to evangelize ourselves, our families, our parish and local communities, and our world.
Liturgy: to celebrate our faith with joy through vibrant and prayerful worship.
Education: to educate and become educated in the truths of the Gospel and in the formation of conscience.
Service: to reach out in love and service to those in need.
Stewardship: to develop the material, financial and human resources of the Church and to manage them as faithful stewards.